The Office of the EPA (OPEA) has invited approx 50 approvals managers, officers and consultants, representing 20 proponents and 5…[Read More]
Western Australia News
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New noise management plan for Busselton Region Aerodrome, WA
Published: April 13, 2012
EPA Chairman Paul Vogel said the section 46 review, which assessed the need for existing environmental conditions to be updated,…[Read More]
Noise Regulation – Western Power Transmission Substations Noise Emissions
Published: March 30, 2012
EPA WA has completed its assessment of the application to amend the Environmental Protection (Western Power Transmission Substation Noise Emissions)…[Read More]
WA Government rejects proposal to develop coal mine near Margaret River, WA
Published: March 16, 2012
The WA Government has rejected a proposal by Vasse Coal Management Pty Ltd to develop an underground coal mine and…[Read More]
Pilbara Underground Power Project cyclone proofs power lines in north west WA
Published: February 24, 2012
Horizon Power is continuing its roll out of underground power lines with installation beginning in South Hedland. This follows the…[Read More]
Environmental Protection Regulations amendment to streamline small business
Published: February 24, 2012
Small businesses, ranging from small abattoirs through to food curing activities and small plastics manufacturers, will no longer face the…[Read More]
Environmental Impact Assessment Administrative Procedures 2010 – Comment sought
Published: February 24, 2012
The WA EPA is inviting comment on a review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) administrative procedures that describe principles and…[Read More]
WA Petroleum Environment Regulations consultation
Published: February 24, 2012
Consultation is closing soon on the new draft petroleum and geothermal environmental regulations. The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum…[Read More]
WA Golden Gecko Awards for Environmental Excellence – now open
Published: February 17, 2012
WA Resource industries are being encouraged to enter projects of environmental excellence into the 2012 Golden Gecko Awards. Projects must…[Read More]
WA exploration and mining assessment and approval process made easier
Published: February 17, 2012
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has scoped the approvals required to undertake exploration and mining activities in…[Read More]
